Genesis GV60 Magma Takes Aim At Electric BMW M SUVs

Genesis is delivering a one-two punch to the German institution this week. After stunning us with a supercar, Hyundai’s luxurious model is now dipping its toes into the high-performance electrical SUV area of interest. A part of the newly established Magma sub-brand for all issues quick, the GV60 Magma is a dual-motor EV beast.

This very orange electrical crossover delivers a complete system output of 601 horsepower and 740 Newton-meters (546 pound-feet) of torque. Must you need much more, a Enhance Mode pushes these figures to 641 hp and 790 Nm (583 lb-ft) for about 15 seconds. If these numbers sound acquainted, there’s a wonderfully logical purpose: in essence, the Genesis GV60 Magma is a Hyundai Ioniq 5 N in a frock.

Genesis says the new electrical crossover wants solely 10.9 seconds to achieve 124 mph (200 km/h) from a standstill earlier than topping out at 164 mph (264 km/h). Though the 0-62 mph (100 km/h) time isn’t recognized, it ought to mirror the three.4 seconds required by its Hyundai sibling. And very like the Ioniq 5 N, synthetic gear adjustments and a drift mode are a part of the bundle.

The GV60 Magma isn’t only a one-trick pony, because it packs a big selection of upgrades over the usual automobile. Genesis equips it with upgraded brakes, unique 21-inch cast wheels with wider tires, and a surprisingly massive energetic rear spoiler. Engineers additionally up to date the electronically managed suspension to sharpen dealing with and decrease the journey top.

The racy theme continues inside with body-hugging entrance seats and magma-colored stitching all through. To spruce issues up, Genesis generously applies microsuede surfaces, complemented by darkish metallic accents and shiny black trim. The Magma model is claimed to be simply as quiet and cozy as the usual mannequin, because of double door seals, improved sound insulation, and energetic noise management tech.

Though pricing isn’t accessible, it is going to definitely command a premium over the $74,020 GV60 Efficiency. Someplace within the low $80,000s looks like an informed guess. The recent Magma model goes on sale within the U.S. subsequent 12 months as a 2027MY.

It gained’t go up in opposition to an current BMW, because the electrical X3 M is a few years away.  Munich’s future efficiency EV SUV will likely be considerably bigger anyway. If the already noticed next-generation iX1 does get a full-fat M model, we might see it rivaling the GV60 Magma.